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Northland's Dune Lakes

Kennedy's been in the Far North, taking part in an annual survey of dune lakes -- lakes that dot the dunelands of Northland like sapphire-blue jewels. 

Dune lake near Poutō, on the north head of Kaipara Harbour.

Northland Regional Council biodiversity advisor Brooke Hartigan (left) with a native bully caught in a dune lake near Awanui.

NIWA freshwater scientist Paul Champion samples an invasive weed in a dune lake near Parengarenga.

Botanising by the sea near Great Exhibition Bay.

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